ATLANTIS ADVENTURES

Atlantis Submarines has been sharing the magnificence of Hawaii’s undersea world since 1988 using the environmentally safe submarines that are battery powered, emit no pollutants, and quietly move through the water, disturbing no one. It’s the ultimate in sustainable tourism.

Enjoy a day full of incredible stories, great views and wonderful local guides.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

"Navatek 1", leftover food is donated to "Aloha Harvest" to keep it out of the garbage stream.

All "Navatek 1" glass is recycled.

SUSTAINING THE COMMUNITY

Ron Williams volunteers as a board member for A3h and HTA, board member and chair.

Tim McKeague volunteers as a board member for STAH, and is Vice President of STAH. Atlantis hosted the STAH Certification Sub-Committee on the sub for checklist testing.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Lighting at our pier facilities are only for the use of safety or security, and turned off when not needed. Most lighting is not to be above the horizontal except where not feasible.

Low flow toilets on Navatek 1 and pneumatic flush toilets on Discovery, flow restrictors on all faucets. Maintenance facility has a Clean Water Act permit for discharges from the facility through the Hawaii State Harbors Department and the Department of Health. Crews are trained in Clean Water Act Best Practices.

All vessels but "Navatek 1" waste tanks are pumped out shore side. We have no swimming guests.Q: Is pumping outside of 3 miles more impactful than adding to the Sand Island wastewater plant's effluent that only goes out less than 2 miles?

Best available sound suppression installations on vessels and engines secured when possible. Transportation shuts off engines when possible.

Tour log book for each guest that provided static information with partnership with Waikiki Aquarium and NOAA.

Bottled water is a requirement of the cruise ships for their guests. Local produce is used when possible. All vessels but "Navatek 1" hold and shore pump. Nav is in the works for next year. "Navatek 1" leftover foods is donated to Hawaii Food Bank and caterer takes and donates slops to farmers.

Vessels roofs coated in a ceramic for heat reflection when appropriate as are buildings. AC in offices is minimized as possible. Submarines are charged off peak for grid efficiency and reduced cost. Maintenance facility is made from reused shipping containers.

Not sure how to calculate sub and tender vessels for passenger mile, all vessels have upgraded engines for efficiency and subs are battery powered. All equipment is regularly serviced. Vessel fuel maximization/operation is a part of training for operators.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Through Waikiki Wake of Dreams Video, Hawaiian values as part of "day one" training, the company is committed to Share the Spirit of Hawaii. All crew are PADI Medic First Aid trained and train in emergency planning for work and home.

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INTERPRETATION MANAGEMENT

Partnership with UH sea grant for fish counts on wrecks sunk on site.

We have no fish feeding. All marine mammals viewing are done in accordance with viewing laws by NOAA guidelines. We have no guests entering the water. Our tugs are on day moorings, set every morning by divers. We provide sub surface moorings for dive boats to visit our wrecks.

We have written our corporate compass based on Hawaiian values and ideas. Crews are trained in those values. Crews are reminded and cultural trainings are added as we go forward.

We have face-to-face on the dock, the vessel taking guests out and back to the sub, and have educational talks while on the tours underwater.

Tour log book for each guest that provided static information with partnership with Waikiki Aquarium and NOAA.

All crew are challenged to ensure that all stories area quotable or able to be referenced. We keep a library of reference material for crew to check out as wanted to increase their knowledge, as well as finding their own resources. Many of our crew are college trained marine biologists and are able to share and keep others' information accurate and relevant. Other crew members are experts in areas of fishing and Hawaiian practices and share and keep their fellow crew members accurate. None of our narrations happen without other crew in attendance and this enables a more honest narration.

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